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    Bath Fitter

    Bath Fitter Franchising, Inc. · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Bath Fitter franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1992
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Springfield, TN United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Bath Fitter is a home services and home improvement franchise that provides acrylic bath, shower, bathtub refinishing, and wall system products. Its products are custom molded to fit over existing fixtures for bathroom remodeling and bathtub refinishing.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Bath Fitter franchise?
    The Bath Fitter Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $225,500–$515,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 14). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Bath Fitter initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $80,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 8). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Bath Fitter charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is Currently $0; up to 2.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Bath Fitter disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Bath Fitter FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Bath Fitter locations are there?
    The FDD reports 143 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 39). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $225,500 – $515,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 143 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee · Bath Fitter may impose the royalty at any time.

    14 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Bath Fitter has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31st each year of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39

    Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025

    01412023141202414320250+2

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change.

    2025 turnover at a glance

    Outlets at start · reported
    141
    Exits · summed reported counts
    0
    Churn · Franopolis calculation

    Exits include closures, terminations and non-renewals. Churn divides exits by outlets at the start of the year; it is not a measure of earnings.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($225,500 – $515,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Bath Fitter reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 141 to 143 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an attorney what the Item 3 litigation disclosures mean for a new franchisee.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 14
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 8
    3. [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 39

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    133 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Total litigation cases disclosed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Initial term

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Owner participation

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Agreement term

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs. Last reviewed 10/5/2026.